Sweet and Spicy Grilled Nuts

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Sweet and Spicy Grilled Nuts

 

Sweet Nut Crunch:

1 cup raw unshelled pumpkin seeds

1 cup whole almonds

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon cayenne

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

 

Spicy Nuts:

1 cup raw unshelled pumpkin seeds

1 cup whole almonds

1 cup roasted Spanish peanuts

2 teaspoons hot chili oil

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon cayenne

 

Sweet nut crunch: Spread the pumpkin seeds and almonds evenly in a 9- by 9-inch

heavy-gauge foil pan. Grill over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the nuts

are fragrant and lightly toasted, about 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the

grill.

In a small bowl combine the remaining sweet nut crunch ingredients and mix well.

Drizzle the mixture over the nuts and toss to coat evenly. Return the pan to the

grill and grill over Indirect Low heat for 20 to 25 minutes more, stirring

occasionally. Remove from the grill. Allow the nuts to cool in the pan for 1

hour. Break into bite-sized pieces. If not serving immediately, store in an

airtight container.

Spicy Nuts: Spread the pumpkin seeds and almonds evenly in a 9 by 13 inch foil

pan. Grill over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the nuts are fragrant and

lightly toasted, about 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the grill and add the

peanuts.

In a small bowl whisk together the remaining spicy nut ingredients. Drizzle the

mixture over the nuts and toss to coat evenly. Return the pan to the grill and

grill over Indirect Low heat for 5 to 7 minutes more, stirring once or twice.

Remove from the grill and spoon nuts onto paper towels. Allow to cool. If not

serving immediately, store in an airtight container. Serve the nut mixtures in

separate bowls.

Makes 20 servings.